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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,870 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $45,034 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $41,748 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $20,410 |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | |
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | |
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,929 | 4,239 | 4,375 |
| Options (change) | 4,584 | 3,942 | 3,963 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,904 | $93,314 | $26,870 |
| Total Invoice | $67,016 | $86,955 | $25,268 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,804 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,670 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $71,904 | $93,314 | $26,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,230 | -3,180 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,674 | $90,134 | $26,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,460 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $67,016 | $86,955 | $25,268 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,078 | -2,963 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,938 | $83,992 | $25,268 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,054 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,955 | $7,905 | $4,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,230 | $3,180 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,078 | -2,963 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 34% |
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